Todays Top 15 News Across the World – 22 December 2025

🇮🇳 India Officially Becomes World’s Fourth‑Largest Economy

Union minister Jyotiraditya Scindia has announced that India has officially become the world’s fourth‑largest economy with a GDP of about USD 4.5 trillion, overtaking the UK and France. He said at the YEF Bharat Summit in Indore that India is on track to surpass Germany and become the third‑largest economy by 2027 if current growth momentum continues. This milestone is one of the most widely highlighted and searched India headlines today, feeding into debates about whether ordinary households are yet feeling the benefits of the bigger GDP number.

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India Today – School Assembly News Headlines, December 22

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🇮🇳 President Murmu Gives Assent to Viksit Bharat G RAM G Rural Jobs Bill

President Droupadi Murmu has signed the Viksit Bharat Gram Rozgar Avsar Mapping and Guarantee (G RAM G) Bill, formally replacing MGNREGA with a new rural employment framework promising up to 125 days of work per year for eligible households. The law aims to map local labour demand more accurately, link jobs with asset creation and plug leakages through digital monitoring and tighter rules. Supporters hail it as a modernisation step for a developed‑India vision, while critics warn that implementation gaps could weaken the safety net for the poorest if funds or work allocations falter at the ground level.

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Indian Express – Viksit Bharat G RAM G Bill Receives President’s Assent
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JagranJosh – School Assembly Headlines Today (22 Dec)

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🇮🇳 Cabinet Clears Viksit Bharat Shiksha Adhikshan Higher‑Education Regulator Bill

The Union Cabinet has cleared the Viksit Bharat Shiksha Adhikshan Bill 2025, which will create a single higher‑education regulator on the lines of the Higher Education Commission of India to oversee universities, accreditation and teacher standards. The new body is designed to replace a tangle of multiple councils and regulators, with the aim of streamlining approvals and improving quality checks in colleges and universities. Experts say this could reduce red tape and raise standards if done well, but caution that the regulator’s true independence and capacity will decide whether it becomes a reform engine or just another layer of control.

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JagranJosh – Viksit Bharat Shiksha Adhikshan Bill 2025: All You Need to Know
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JagranJosh – Cabinet Approves Single Higher‑Education Regulator Bill

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🇮🇳 Indian Visa Application Centre Suspends Operations in Chattogram, Bangladesh

The Indian Visa Application Centre in Chattogram has temporarily suspended its operations from Sunday, according to official notices compiled in today’s India headlines. The pause comes amid heightened tensions and protests in Bangladesh following the lynching of Hindu youth Dipu Chandra Das and broader political unrest. Indian authorities say they are monitoring the security environment and advising visa applicants to follow official updates, while families with urgent medical, education or business travel plans are scrambling to rework itineraries.

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Economic Times – School Assembly News Headlines for December 22
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JagranJosh – International Headlines: IVAC Chattogram Suspends Services

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🇮🇳 India Women Take 1–0 Lead in T20I Series vs Sri Lanka

India’s women’s cricket team has taken a 1–0 lead in the five‑match T20I series against Sri Lanka, winning the opener with a confident all‑round performance. Bowlers restricted Sri Lanka to a below‑par total before India’s batting line‑up chased it down with overs to spare, giving younger players valuable exposure ahead of a busy 2026 season. The result is a bright spot in Indian cricket after the U19 boys’ loss to Pakistan, and features prominently in school‑assembly sports rundowns today.

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Indian Express – India Women Win T20I Match vs Sri Lanka

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🇮🇳 BCCI Announces 15‑Member Squad for T20 World Cup 2026

The BCCI has unveiled India’s 15‑member squad for the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup 2026, featuring a blend of established stars and in‑form youngsters. Selectors have loaded the side with multi‑skill all‑rounders and aggressive middle‑order batters to suit modern T20 demands, while leaving out a few big names to reward current form. The selection has become one of the most discussed sports topics today in India, with fans dissecting every inclusion and omission and speculating about playing‑XI combinations for the tournament.

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JagranJosh – BCCI Unveils T20 World Cup Squad
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JagranJosh – BCCI World Cup Squad Context

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🇮🇳 Supreme Court Fines Rajasthan Dental Colleges ₹10 Crore Each for Violations

In a strong message on education quality, the Supreme Court has imposed fines of ₹10 crore each on several private dental colleges in Rajasthan for serious regulatory violations. The court criticised the institutions for flouting standards while charging high fees, and ordered that the penalty amounts be used to strengthen public dental education and facilities. The ruling is being cited in education news as a clear warning that private status does not shield colleges from accountability when student futures and patient safety are at stake.

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JagranJosh – Education Headlines, 22 Dec 2025
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India Today – School Assembly News Headlines, December 22

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🇮🇳 States Roll Out New Language and Curriculum Reforms in Schools

States such as Meghalaya have started implementing a new school curriculum that makes Khasi and Garo compulsory in early classes, while Maharashtra plans to scrutinise schools using labels like “international” or “global” in their names. The reforms aim to preserve local languages, give children a stronger mother‑tongue base in the early years and curb misleading branding that may not match actual infrastructure or teaching standards. Education round‑ups say these moves reflect a wider NEP push to combine local roots with global readiness in India’s school system.

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JagranJosh – Education News Headlines, 22 Dec 2025
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JagranJosh – Broader Education and Governance Context

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🇺🇸 US Tightens Visa Scrutiny, Causing Interview Delays

International briefs note that the United States has tightened visa scrutiny, leading to longer interview queues and processing delays at consulates around the world, including in India. The tougher checks involve more detailed vetting of applicants’ backgrounds and travel histories and are part of a broader security recalibration after multiple global flashpoints. For students, professionals and tourists, this means planning travel much earlier and accepting that even well‑prepared applications may face unpredictable waiting times.

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JagranJosh – US Tightens Visa Scrutiny
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Economic Times – US Visa Headlines, 22 Dec 2025

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🇧🇩 No Security Breach at Bangladesh High Commission in Delhi, Says MEA

India’s Ministry of External Affairs has clarified that there was no attempt to breach security at the Bangladesh High Commission in New Delhi, countering viral claims linked to anger over attacks on Hindus in Bangladesh. Officials say police managed the crowds and that demonstrations stayed within designated protest areas, even though emotions are running high after the lynching of Dipu Chandra Das. The statement is meant to reassure Dhaka that India remains committed to protecting diplomatic premises, while still voicing concern over violence against minorities across the border.

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JagranJosh – International Headlines: No Security Breach Attempt at Bangladesh High Commission

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🇵🇰 Amnesty Flags Detention of Pakistani Journalist Sohrab Barkat

Amnesty International has expressed concern over the detention of Pakistani journalist Sohrab Barkat, urging authorities to reveal his whereabouts and either charge him transparently or release him. Reports say Barkat was reportedly picked up over his reporting and commentary, highlighting once again the risks faced by journalists in Pakistan’s turbulent political environment. Rights groups warn that such cases not only endanger individual reporters but also send a chilling message that can silence critical journalism needed for democratic accountability.

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JagranJosh – Amnesty Flags Detention of Pakistani Journalist
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India Today – International and Rights Headlines, December 22

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🇰🇷🇷🇺 South Korea–Russia Talks on North Korea and Regional Security

School‑assembly round‑ups report that South Korean and Russian officials have held closed‑door talks in Moscow focusing on North Korea and wider regional security dynamics. The meeting comes amid growing concern in Seoul and Washington over Moscow’s closer ties with Pyongyang and the possibility of arms transfers in exchange for political or economic support. Analysts say the talks underline how the Ukraine war and Indo‑Pacific tensions are increasingly linked, with decisions in Europe affecting security calculations in East Asia and vice versa.

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JagranJosh – South Korea–Russia Talks in Moscow

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🇺🇦 Ukraine Peace Talks Stall Despite “Constructive” US–Russia–Ukraine Contacts

Fresh reports on the Ukraine war note that peace talks have once again stalled after US envoys hosted Ukrainian and Russian representatives in Florida alongside European officials. While negotiators described the discussions as “productive and constructive”, they admit that no real breakthrough was achieved, with territorial issues and security guarantees for Ukraine still blocking any deal. European and Ukrainian sources quoted by major outlets say there is deep distrust over a plan closely shaped by US negotiators seen as friendly to the Kremlin, raising fears that any premature settlement could leave Kyiv dangerously exposed.

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Le Monde – Ukraine Peace Talks Stall as Putin Says Ready for Dialogue
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RFE/RL – Ukraine Peace Efforts Further Stalled After US–Kremlin Talks

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🌍 2025 Summits and Conferences Shape Global Agenda

A year‑ender list of major summits and conferences in 2025 underlines how security, climate and trade dominated global diplomacy this year. Key meetings ranged from India‑hosted strategic dialogues and G20 follow‑up forums to climate‑negotiation rounds and tobacco‑control conferences that tried to balance public health with commercial interests. For students and citizens, these events show that big shifts on war, emissions and economic rules usually emerge from long negotiating tables, not just dramatic press conferences.

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JagranJosh – Important Summits and Conferences in 2025

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📱 Vivo X300 Pro “India Is Being Cheated” Video Sparks Consumer Anger

One of the most searched and talked‑about tech stories in India this week is a viral video titled “Vivo X300 Pro: India Is Being Cheated. Here’s the Proof.”. In the video and accompanying posts, a tech creator alleges that Indian buyers are being shortchanged because the Vivo X300 Pro launched in India later, at a higher price, and without key accessories like the battery grip and telephoto kit that were bundled with the Chinese variant. The rant has struck a nerve with many Indian consumers, who say they are tired of seeing brands treat India as a second‑class market while expecting flagship‑level prices.

The controversy comes on top of earlier excitement around the Vivo X300 series’ powerful cameras and large batteries, which had positioned the phones as serious premium contenders. Now, online discussions have shifted from camera specs to questions of fairness, transparency and whether big Indian reviewers did enough to warn audiences that the local retail package would be inferior. For marketers and smartphone brands, the backlash is a reminder that India’s digital audience is watching closely and increasingly willing to call out practices that feel deceptive or disrespectful.

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YouTube – “Vivo X300 Pro: India Is Being Cheated. Here’s the Proof.”
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Financial Express – Vivo X300, X300 Pro Launching in India: Features and Battery Details

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